Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Business Development Manager (m/w/d)
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  04/08/2026
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175384 - Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Entry salary range: 69955 euros - 86415 euros gross per year.

The salary range is determined by the position’s classification within the company’s compensation system. To this end, the requirements of the position are objectively evaluated, particularly the necessary skills, workload, responsibilities, and working conditions.



Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

 

Bist du bereit für den nächsten Karriereschritt? Wir suchen einen neuen Business Development Manager (m/w/d) in Hamburg und freuen uns auf deine Bewerbung!

 

Deine Aufgaben:

  • Unterstützung der Kundenentwicklung durch die Identifizierung von Potentialen, basierend auf Input aus der Analyse von Kundendaten / Shopper Insights
  • Steuerung der Kundenaktivitäten in Kross-funktionaler Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ziel der Implementierung der Kundenentwicklungsstrategien 
  • Enge Zusammenarbeit mit CDMs (Key Account Managern) bezüglich der Analyse der Kundenperformance und Kundenentwicklung sowie Initiierung von korrektiven Aktionen zur Verbesserung 
  • Unterstützung des Key Account Managers / Sales Directors  bei der internen Kundenplanung, bei der Entwicklung von Aktionen und bei der Erstellung von Selling-Stories für den Kunden 
  • Kombination der Kundensicht mit der Vertriebskanal- / Finanz-Strategie durch operative Handlungsempfehlungen

 
Qualifikation/Voraussetzungen:

  • Abgeschlossenes Studium im kaufmännischen / wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Bereich oder vergleichbare Ausbildung
  • Erste Erfahrungen im Bereich Vertrieb/Marketing vorteilhaft, vorzugsweise in der Konsumgüterindustrie
  • Streben nach interdisziplinärem Verständnis und fachlicher Expertise
  • die mühelose Kombination von Kreativität und Zahlenaffinität
  • Interdisziplinäre und teamorientierte Arbeitsweise
  • eine hohe Kommunikationsstärke in Wort und Schrift im Deutschen sowie im Englischen


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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